Salem, MA vs Sayreville, NJ
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Salem
68.6
#1307 nationally
Sayreville
65.1
#1653 nationally
Salem leads in walk score (70 vs 31). Salem leads in crime level (4.2 vs 6.4). Sayreville leads in median household income ($95,250 vs $79,196).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Salem, MA | Sayreville, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.6 (#1307) | 65.1 (#1653) |
| Population | 44,744 | 45,496 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $614,321 | $541,415 |
| Median Household Income | $79,196 | $95,250 |
| Average Commute | 30.6 min | 33.6 min |
| Walk Score | 70 | 31 |
| Crime Level | 4.2 | 6.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 135 | 125 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.3 | D+8.0 |
D+
68.6 Score
Salem, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$614,321
Population
44,744
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
70
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D
65.1 Score
Sayreville, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$541,415
Population
45,496
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
31
Northeast
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